How Many Times Has India Won the T20 World Cup?
India is one of the most successful teams in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Over the years, the Indian cricket team has delivered several memorable performances and lifted the prestigious trophy multiple times. As of 2026, India has won the ICC T20 World Cup three times, making it the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
| Year | Captain | Opponent in Final | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MS Dhoni | Pakistan | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 2024 | Rohit Sharma | South Africa | Bridgetown, Barbados |
| 2026 | Rohit Sharma | New Zealand | Ahmedabad, India |
India won the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. The final was played against Pakistan at Johannesburg.
India won the thrilling match by 5 runs, with Joginder Sharma bowling the famous final over and Irfan Pathan named Player of the Match.
This victory marked the beginning of India’s success in the shortest format of the game.
India lifted their second T20 World Cup title in 2024. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India defeated South Africa in the final played in Barbados.
The Indian bowlers delivered a strong performance in the final, with Jasprit Bumrah emerging as the Player of the Tournament for taking 15 wickets.
India created history by winning the T20 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad.
Key highlights of the final:
With this win, India achieved several historic milestones:
| Team | Titles |
|---|---|
| India | 3 |
| West Indies | 2 |
| England | 2 |
| Pakistan | 1 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 |
| Australia | 1 |
India has won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup three times – in 2007, 2024, and 2026.
MS Dhoni was the captain when India won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.
India defeated New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
The final of the T20 World Cup 2026 was played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.
Sanju Samson won the Player of the Tournament award after scoring 321 runs in the tournament.
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